Erikkson, Bruins edge Blue Jackets in OT

The Associated Press

Published 10:49 pm, Tuesday, February 16, 2016

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Boston Bruins' Loui Eriksson, right, of Sweden, celebrates his game-winning goal against the Columbus Blue Jackets with teammates Torey Krug, left, and David Krejci, of the Czech Republic, during the overtime period of an NHL hockey game Tuesday, Feb. 16, 2016, in Columbus, Ohio. The Bruins beat the Blue Jackets 2-1 in overtime. (AP Photo/Jay LaPrete) less

Boston Bruins' Loui Eriksson, right, of Sweden, celebrates his game-winning goal against the Columbus Blue Jackets with teammates Torey Krug, left, and David Krejci, of the Czech Republic, during the overtime ... more

Wennberg, who was hooked in front of the net by defenseman Zdeno Chara, headed to the right of the net and backhanded the puck over the left shoulder of Rask for his sixth goal of the season at 9:54 of the first period

The Bruins tied it at 14:28 of the first period when Blue Jackets defenseman Seth Jones backhanded a puck in the Columbus zone, right onto the stick of Bergeron, who rejoined the Bruins after missing two games because of an injury.

Bergeron gloved the puck down and fired from the circle past Korpisalo for his 22nd goal of the season.

After being outshot 14-9 in the first period, the Blue Jackets were more aggressive in the second period, with 10 shots on goal compared with eight for the Bruins.

In his first game back after missing 18 games because of an injury, Adam McQuaid had a tripping penalty at 11:56 of the second period.

But it quickly became 4-on-4 when Scott Hartnell was called for high sticking at 12:06, but both goalies kept the game tied.

NOTES: The Blue Jackets activated goaltender Curtis McElhinney from injured reserve to back up Korpisalo. Anton Forsberg was demoted to AHL Lake Erie. ... Eriksson scored the winner in his 700th NHL game. With his goal, Bergeron is just two points shy of 600 for his career.